Phillips Hue, WeMo LIght Switch and IFTTT

I have a set of Phillips Hue bulbs, I was thinking of getting a WeMo light switch to control them with IFTTT.

The place where I would put the switch is where the switch currently is to turn on the celing fixture with the Hue bulbs.

The thing I don't understand, and was not able to determine from googling is: is it possible to program the WeMo light switch to NOT cut the power to my lamp when I press the physical button, but just do my programmed action from IFTTT. Because I want the power to always be on to the bulbs, since they can be switched off programmatically and on again.

And in the case of there being no wifi connectivity, to revert to physically turning the lamp on and off, but that's a bonus.

Re: Phillips Hue, WeMo LIght Switch and IFTTT

It's an odd investment of $40, but you could simply hook up the wemo switch to power and neutral - don't run the fan load through it (tie the black wires together with hot). Leave the physical switch in place too, or wire straight through.

to place next to the switch plate instead? The advantage of this is of course no electrical wiring needed, but a WEMO switch would be more elegant and would be less clutter. The cost is about the same for both solutions.

Change the way you control light at home with the Philips Hue Tap Switch. Remotely recall your four favorite Philips Hue light scenes at the press of a button. Select from your own scenes, scenes created by Philips, or program a button to switch all lights off. Requiring the Hue Bridge (sold sepa...